Happy Skanda Shasthi!
November 18, 2012
This morning began with a special Homa fire in Kadavul temple.
Vel Muruga
The Kumba was then paraded around Nandi and the flagpole
The coconut is shattered, representing the destruction of the ego
Satguru Bodhinatha returns the Veil
The Abishekam begins with milk then yogurt. It continued with honey, lime juice, coconut water and more.
Om Saravaṇa Bhava Om
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Today we celebrate the final day of Skanda Shasthi, honoring lord Kartikkeya, first renunciate and master of Kundalini yoga. A time to turn inward and connect with His powerful shakti.